adjective

exceptional

exceptional, outstanding, unusual

She is an exceptional student.

She is an exceptional student.

These are exceptional circumstances.

These are exceptional circumstances.

an exceptional ((noun)) She is an exceptional student.

Synonyms: outstanding, extraordinary, remarkable; Antonyms: ordinary, average, common

Derived from 'exception'. The '-al' suffix forms an adjective. It means being an exception, often in a positive or rare way.

It's like an 'exception' because it's so good or unusual that it stands out from the rest.

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